6 Small, Low-Effort Changes That Make A Big Difference

Greek yogurt contains probiotics that help your gut health and can improve digestion

Infused Water instead of fruit juice

Infused water often has better taste!

Bright and tangy taste due to deriving flavor from fruit rind

It’s prettier!

Having something that’s colorful, healthy, and looks pretty can make us more likely to want to drink it

Less calories!

Fruit juice tends to be packed with calories and natural sugars. Not infused water! :)

Avocado in place of mayo

Avocado is natural and fresh, while mayo can be packed with not-so-healthy preservatives to extend shelf-life

Mayo generally has little nutritional value, while avocado is packed with nutrients!

Avocado is lower in “bad fat” than mayo

Less calories than mayo!

Spaghetti squash or zoodles in place of pasta

Less calories

Less carbs

I’m not promoting no carbs but if you need to cut back carbs this is a good way

Quicker to prepare!

Regular pasta tastes like 12 minutes to cook (after waiting for the water to boil)

Zoodles cook in 3 just in a little skillet!

Dark chocolate in place of milk chocolate

Dark chocolate is usually lower carb

Less sugar

Benefits of chocolate come from the cocoa. Dark chocolate contains more cocoa so is generally healthier.

More magnesium! - which can have a calming effect on your body

More caffeine! (I’ll let you decide whether or not that’s a benefit LOL)

Cauliflower in place of flour

Cauliflower pizza crust

Cauliflower is higher in fiber and B-vitamins

Contains anti-oxidants that can protect against cancer

Can aid in digestion due to high fiber and water content

I want you to know that getting healthier doesn’t have to be overwhelming, expensive, or time consuming. You can make simple little swap-outs like the 6 we talked about today to be on track to a healthier you with little additional effort on your part.